Rogers Toy Drive With Gerald Bair

This Sunday, December 21, Rogers Pub will hold its 4th Annual Toy Drive with Gerald Bair and Friends. The event has continued a tradition that began many years ago when Bair was bartending and performing at the Blackwater Inn. The event features musical performances...
How Dogs Learn Boundaries:  From Birth To Playground

How Dogs Learn Boundaries: From Birth To Playground

From birth, dogs begin a lifelong journey of learning how to behave, communicate, and respect boundaries. This learning process starts not with humans, but with their mother and littermates. The lessons learned during those first few weeks of life form the foundation...
A Rockaway Christmas Between Pals 1947

A Rockaway Christmas Between Pals 1947

Whelan Drugstores were a familiar sight throughout New York City in the 1930s – ‘50s. With large loopy cursive neon letters, the renowned chain store pharmacy “Whelan’s” sign along city blocks evoked five and dime images from Bufferin to Ovaltine. An oasis of soaps,...
Love Yourself

Love Yourself

With 2026 a mere two weeks away, I’ve already started agonizing. As a parent, I feel bloated. I don’t mean bloated from holiday feasting. I mean bloated like a sponge; dripping with all the guilt, stress and fear absorbed in the past 12 months parenting my 17-year-old...

ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES

With pitch-perfect temps, summer is still sizzling, so keep the good times rollin’ with our roundup of fun happenings around town below.   LIVE MUSIC   THURSDAY, December 18 5:30 p.m. Get into a jazzy holiday mode with The Similan Band at Similan On the Bay....
SFDS 7th Grade Boys Crowned Tournament Champs

SFDS 7th Grade Boys Crowned Tournament Champs

It was a big win for 7th Grade SFDS Boys at the annual Christmas basketball Tournament! On Sunday, December 14, St. Francis de Sales defeated St. Agnes with a final score of 48-44, crowning them champs of the Christmas Tournament. Congrats to Coach Joe, Coach Richie,...